Chris Basnett

Explore the intense impact of freezing temperatures during the playoff game. Discover how cold weather can affect players, strategies, & overall performance.

A look at NU interim president’s agenda; Lincoln Police, LPS look to expand gang prevention program; 2 Lincoln Casey’s gas stations will get ethanol blend pumps

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule speaks on National Signing Day on Feb. 7, 2024, at Hawks Championship Center.

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule speaks on National Signing Day on Feb. 7, 2024, at Hawks Championship Center.

There's nothing quite like it in this football-crazy state, whether you're lining up with five of your teammates in Crawford or jogging onto the brand-new turf at Lincoln's Seacrest Field.

Five defending state champions start 2024 at No. 1 in their respective classes. Dive in to our preseason high school football rankings.

Going back to 1999, a Lincoln team has won 11 of the last 24 Class A girls state golf titles. Will that happen again in 2024?

As usual, plenty of changes after Week 1 as we learn more about teams across the state.

Impressive performances by the top ranked teams in each class highlight this week's set of rankings.

Believe it or not, the playoffs are on the horizon. The state's eight-man teams have just two regular-season games remaining before the postseason begins.